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Y840 DTV

2000 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,682 mi
Last recorded100,682 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Opel Astra82,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY840 DTV
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2013 100,682 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 100,682 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 87,584 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 87,584 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s front shockertop mounting has slight movement

o/s front steering rack arm has slight movement

Pass 14 May 2011 83,530 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 79,280 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 79,280 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front disc and pads slight corrosion

n/s front wing mirror

Pass 13 Apr 2009 75,252 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 67,933 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 59,928 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2007 59,928 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 50,669 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Astra?

Based on 26,435 MOT tests across 2,496 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,852
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,737
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,212
position lamp(s) not working 748
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 621
Stop lamp not working 589
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Y840 DTV is a 2000 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 82,533 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Opel Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,737 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y840 DTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Opel Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y840 DTV registered?

Y840 DTV is a 2000 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is Y840 DTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y840 DTV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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